Hi,
My 1200 Sporty starts making a clicking sound as soon as the bike is warmed up. It sounds as if the noise is coming from the top of the cilinders. Could it be one or a combination of the following and which will be the most likely culprit:
1. Rockers, rocker stems.
2. Pushrods.
3. Valves (burnt, bent, valve guides).
What would the indicators be for each of the above? The bike does not emit smoke except when stationary and revved but that could be a rich setting in the carb. Also performs well.
Would a compression test help in identifying if the valves are too blame?
Losts of questions from a newby, but still learning.
Thanks
My 1200 Sporty starts making a clicking sound as soon as the bike is warmed up. It sounds as if the noise is coming from the top of the cilinders. Could it be one or a combination of the following and which will be the most likely culprit:
1. Rockers, rocker stems.
2. Pushrods.
3. Valves (burnt, bent, valve guides).
What would the indicators be for each of the above? The bike does not emit smoke except when stationary and revved but that could be a rich setting in the carb. Also performs well.
Would a compression test help in identifying if the valves are too blame?
Losts of questions from a newby, but still learning.
Thanks